Cadcorp SIS

Accessing OS Vector Tiles API via Cadcorp SIS

The Cadcorp Spatial Information System® (Cadcorp SIS®) is an integrated family of geospatial products comprising desktop, web, and developer applications.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop connects directly to the Ordnance Survey Data Hub through dedicated wizards.

What you need

• OS Vector Tiles API added to an API project in the OS Data Hub with an API Key. See Getting started with an API project for more information.

• Cadcorp SIS (version SIS 9 or later)

Note: We used Cadcorp version 9.1.1668 to create these instructions.

Instructions

1. In Cadcorp SIS Desktop open an existing map or create a new one.

   
2. In the Home tab click Add Overlay.

   
3. In the Overlay Types dialog select Ordnance Survey (GB) > OS (GB) Data Hub and then click Next.

   
4. In the OS (GB) Data Hub dialog provide the service details for your new connection: and then click Next to save the information.

   • Select the Ordnance Survey (GB) Data Hub API to use: Select OS Vector Tiles API.

   • API Key: Copy your Project API key from the OS Data Hub and paste it into this field.

   • Premium/Public Sector Plan: Select this option if you have either plan.

   • Save in the UI settings database (encrypted): Select this option.

     
5. Click Next to save the information.

6. In the OS (GB) Data Hub Vector Tile API dialog, click the required tileset.

   
7. Click Finish to save the information and close the dialog.

8. The selected tileset will automatically display in the SWD.